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2022 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Fairfield and the neighboring settlement of Carmur sit at the intersection of land and water in this low-lying coastal landscape. Defined by an extensive network of drainage and transport waterways, the area is bounded to the south by the northern reaches of Lake Mattamuskeet and to the north by the Alligator River. The Intracoastal Waterway and the Pungo River Alligator River Canal highlight the region's importance for maritime transit through Hyde County.

The map reveals a grid-like pattern of rural roads and canals, including Fairfield Canal, Carters Canal, and Burns Canal, which suggest a long history of water management for agricultural or timber purposes. Key local landmarks like Whitfield's East Airport and the route to Frying Pan Lndg provide specific points of interest for those researching local family history or land use patterns in this distinct corner of the North Carolina tidewater.